Acoustic locating technology now more accessible for buried plastic and non-metallic infrastructure across North America and Asia-Pacific
AIRDRIE, Alberta, Canada — August 6th, 2026 — Solinas Technologies today announced the establishment of a growing distributor network supporting the SonicFinder™ 1000, its acoustic locating system for buried plastic and other non-metallic pipes.
The growing network unites established utility equipment and locating specialists across North America and Australia, giving utilities, contractors and locating professionals greater access to product demonstrations, sales support, training and local expertise.
Solinas distributors include long-standing partners such as BATCO, Eastcom, Southwest Valve & Equipment and Locating Unlimited in Australia, as well as new partners including Cansel, Core & Main, Subsurface Solutions and Frontier Precision. Together, these organizations provide Solinas with an expanding presence across major utility and infrastructure markets.
“Building a strong distributor network is an important step in expanding the Solinas footprint and putting the SonicFinder 1000 directly into the hands of more utility and locating professionals,” said Marc Bracken, CEO of Solinas Technologies. “Our goal is to establish acoustic locating as the industry standard for finding non-metallic mains and services that traditional locating technologies cannot reliably detect. These distributor relationships give customers access to the product knowledge, field support and local expertise needed to put the technology to work.”
The SonicFinder 1000 was developed to help locate buried PVC, HDPE and other non-metallic pipes without relying on tracer wire or direct access to the interior of the pipe. The portable system transmits a controlled acoustic signal, allowing operators to trace the path of buried infrastructure from above ground.
Non-metallic pipe presents an ongoing challenge for utilities and damage prevention professionals because traditional electromagnetic locating equipment requires a conductive material to carry a signal. Missing tracer wire, incomplete records and aging infrastructure can leave operators without a reliable way to confirm the position of an underground asset.
Solinas designed the SonicFinder 1000 as a practical field solution for water utilities, gas utilities, municipalities, contractors and professional locating teams working with difficult-to-locate infrastructure.
The company’s distributor network combines national and international reach with localized technical knowledge. Partners can provide regional demonstrations, customer support and guidance for organizations evaluating acoustic locating technology as part of their damage prevention, maintenance and asset management programs.
“Each distributor brings established relationships and a strong understanding of the customers they serve,” Bracken added. “This network will help us support the market more effectively while continuing to build awareness of what is now possible when locating plastic and non-metallic infrastructure.”
Solinas expects to continue expanding its distributor network as demand for non-metallic pipe locating solutions grows across North America and international markets.
Organizations can find their nearest Solinas distributor at:
https://solinastechnologies.com/find-a-distributor/
About Solinas Technologies:
At Solinas Technologies our mission is to develop locating technologies, where no locating has been possible, with a focus on public safety. We have two primary technologies: Accurate location of plastic pipe without tracer wire installed on it has long been an issue for both gas and water utilities. While acoustical methods have been used in the past to find plastic pipe, they have had only limited effectiveness. We have developed a new innovative patented technology for plastic pipe location using acoustics that is both fast and effective. An acoustic technology to rapidly locate and document the location of Lead Service Lines (LSL’s) to help water utilities prioritize them for replacement. The technology works by placing an acoustic executor and transducer on a service key. There is no need to enter the house or building, making the technology very efficient and fast to implement.
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